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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.48, 711.36 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.48, 711.36 and 282.60 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.48 : 711.36 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.48/711.36 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.48x = 711.36 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.48x = 201,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,030.34/515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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